The 8th Son? Are You Kidding Me?
Synopsis
Waking up in a new world, 25-year-old Shingo Ichinomiya realizes that he is in the body of a six-year-old. Retaining memories of his stressful life working at a firm company, Shingo learns that the person he is occupying is Wendelin Von Benno Baumeister, the eighth son of a poor noble family living in the countryside. Awoken to his bizarre situation, Wendelin strives to change his financial and social status for the better. His newly discovered great magical aptitude may prove to be just what he needs to achieve that goal. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception to 'Hachi-nan tte, Sore wa Nai deshou!' is largely negative. Reviewers heavily criticize the anime for its unoriginal isekai plot, poor pacing, and generic characters. While some viewers found it mildly entertaining as a brain-off show, the overwhelming consensus is that it is a poorly executed and forgettable addition to the isekai genre.
Strengths
- Some found the story interesting despite being generic.
- Character designs are appealing to some viewers.
- A few viewers appreciated the character development and relationships.
Weaknesses
- Generic and unoriginal isekai plot with many clichés.
- Poor pacing, rushed plot, and inconsistent storytelling.
- Underdeveloped and uncharismatic characters, especially the female cast.
- Mediocre animation, cheap CGI, and uninspired music.
- Political drama is boring and unengaging.
- Main character is unlikable and inconsistent in behavior.